AWE
Portfolio Analyst
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Portfolio Analyst
Location
Aldermaston (Hybrid, by agreement with Line Manager)
Package
£39,500 - £59,350 (depending on your suitability, qualifications and level of experience)
Working pattern
AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.
Turn Data into Decisions
At AWE, our P3M Digital, Data, Tools and Systems team enable informed decision-making across some of the UK's most complex projects, programmes and portfolios. We're looking for a Portfolio Analyst who is passionate about data, analytics and continuous improvement.
This is an opportunity to combine project, programme and portfolio delivery knowledge with modern digital tools, transforming data into meaningful insight that drives better outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Build impactful dashboards and reports using digital solutions.
- Analyse portfolio, programme and project data to identify trends, risks, opportunities and emerging issues.
- Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and turn data into actionable insight.
- Improve reporting and management information through automation, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Help shape the future of P3M Digital and Data across AWE.
What We're Looking For
- Strong data literacy and analytical thinking.
- Experience using data and reporting tools to create meaningful visualisations and insights.
- The ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Prior experience in a project or programme environment.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- A curious mindset with a passion for solving problems and improving how information is used.
- An interest in coding, automation, data engineering or AI-enabled analytics.
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Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:
- Building with tools within the Microsoft Suite (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Query) and others.
- Basic understanding of programming languages such as Python, SQL or DAX.
- Portfolio, programme or project delivery experience.
Why Join Us?
We're looking for curious, digitally minded people who want to make an impact. Whether you're already developing data solutions or looking to grow your technical skills, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the future of P3M insights, reporting and analytics at AWE.
Work hard, be rewarded:
- 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
- Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
- Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
- Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
- Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
- Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
- Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
- Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
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Next Steps
Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.
Important Things You Need To Know
- We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
- You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
- We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
- Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.
Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
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